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v make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible v cut a girdle around so as to kill by interrupting the circulation of water and nutrients v make vapid or deprive of spirit v lessen the momentum or velocity of v …

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  1. v make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible v cut a girdle around so as to kill by interrupting the circulation of water and nutrients v make vapid or deprive of spirit v lessen the momentum or velocity of v become lifeless, less lively, intense, or active; lose life, force, or vigor v make less lively, intense, or vigorous; impair in vigor, force, activity, or sensation v convert (metallic mercury) into a grey powder consisting of minute globules, as by shaking with chalk or fatty oil